Monthly Archives: March 2026

CDFA accepting pre-proposals for 2026 Fertilizer Research and Education Program grant cycle

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting pre-proposals for the 2026 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds proposals that advance efficient nutrient and irrigation management practices that minimize environmental impacts … Continue reading

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Governor Newsom announces more than $23 million to increase access to farm-fresh food for CalFresh, WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program recipients

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

Office of Governor Newsom News Release What you need to know: California is investing $23 million to help connect California grown fresh food to Californians who qualify for CalFresh, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. Governor Newsom today announced that … Continue reading

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8 CA projects awarded $2.1M through USDA Local Agriculture Marketing Program

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced eight California projects will receive $2.1 million in grant funding through its Local Agriculture Marketing Program (LAMP). Programs comprising LAMP include the Farmers’ Market Promotion Program, Local Food Promotion Program and Regional … Continue reading

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Food Safety: FDA releases initial findings of 5-year CA Central Coast environmental study, highlighting benefits of government and industry collaboration

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

The California agriculture industry continues to demonstrate that science and partnerships are the cornerstones of advancing food safety. In April 2021, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross called for industry participation to help solve recurring food safety incidents. This action followed a number of … Continue reading

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